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Dr. Richard Rickman, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Valdosta, GA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Rickman, Family Medicine Specialist in Valdosta, GA?

    Dr. Richard Rickman, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Valdosta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Rickman is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rickman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rickman’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Rickman speak?

    Dr. Rickman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • French
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rickman typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Rickman diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Rickman. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rickman typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Rickman may include:

    Please contact Dr. Rickman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Rickman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rickman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rickman accept in Valdosta, GA?

    Dr. Rickman in Valdosta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Rickman's office located?

    Dr. Richard Rickman's Primary Practice

    2704 N Oak St Bldg C2

    Valdosta, GA 31602

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    Dr. Richard Rickman's Practice 2

    241 Lakes Blvd

    Lake Park, GA 31636

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    Dr. Richard Rickman's Practice 3

    201 Woodrow Wilson Dr

    Valdosta, GA 31602

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    What hospitals are Dr. Rickman affiliated with?

    Dr. Rickman has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Sgmc Health Main,Valdosta, GA
    Sgmc Berrien Campus,Nashville, GA
    Sgmc Lanier Campus,Lakeland, GA

    What is Dr. Rickman's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Rickman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609809300.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rickman?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rickman

    What is Dr. Richard Rickman's specialty?

    Dr. Rickman is a Family Medicine Specialist near Valdosta, GA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Richard Rickman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Rickman is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Sgmc Health Main, Sgmc Berrien Campus, Sgmc Lanier Campus. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Richard Rickman accepting new patients in Valdosta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Rickman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Rickman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rickman's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Rickman?

    Please contact Dr. Rickman's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Rickman's office located?

    Dr. Rickman's offices are located in Valdosta, GA and Lake Park, GA.